About this position
Description:
SUMMARY
The Upper School mathematics department teaches Algebra I through Vector Calculus, including AP Statistics and AP Calculus, both BC and AB. For this position, the school seeks an outstanding educator for Upper School Math with expertise in a wide array of math courses.
This is a full-time, 10-month, exempt position. Some evening and weekend work is required.?
RESPONSIBILITIES?
- Teach four sections of mathematics.
- Mentor twelve to fourteen students as part of a comprehensive grade level Advisory team.
- Engage in the life of the school beyond the classroom.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; master’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of three years of experience in an independent school environment teaching Upper School math.
- Experience teaching AP Calculus AB or BC is preferred.
- Experience in working with a TI-84 calculator and various computer technology.
Specific Skills and Abilities:
- have a desire to be part of a community that values difference and actively engages with it.
- show a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (e.g., familiarity with concepts; evidence of relevant personal growth; examples of relevant practice, etc.).
- be a motivated collaborator, possess a strong work ethic, and have a positive spirit.
- have a solid mathematics background with a strong understanding of high school level mathematics.
- demonstrate a teaching style that stresses conceptual understanding in addition to skill development.
- desire to work in a collegial and collaborative environment.
- contribute time and effort to the Math Lab.
- willingness to work with other departments to teach interdisciplinary courses or units.
- possess strong written and oral communication skills for communicating with parents and colleagues.